repaired · 2025 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Audi Q3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2022 Audi Q3, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-701 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: JamesYoung8167, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Audi Q3 has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
8Back over prevention
8Fuel/propulsion system
4Lane departure
3Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Equipment
3Engine
2Service brakes
1Visibility
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2022 Audi Q3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Risk. A broken rear window may result in loose pieces of glass and increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2023 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Q3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Q3 median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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In owners' words
What Q3 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Dear Sir or Madam: I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2022 Audi Q3 involving water intrusion from the sunroof. At approximately 41,000 miles, approximately a month ago, water began leaking through the front edge of the sunroof despite the sunroof never being opened prior to the issue.…
Vehicle was serviced in 2025 for an electrical issue impacting multiple electrical components of car. Approximately one year later the car is back in the shop for both an electrical issue causing lane departure and now lane keep assist to trigger an error. I was told by the local dealership that it…
The electrical system in the car had failed producing multiple warnings ranging from: speed control system: currently unavailable. See owner's manual Audi pre sense: currently limited. See owner's manual Audi pre sense: malfunction! Please contact service Tire pressure: malfunction! Please see…
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